Insects and Spiders - native

Metallic Wood Borer (Trachykele blondeli) on Jun 10, 2024

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Found carcass on garage floor today.

Commentary

This appears to be western cedar borer, a native woodborer. Not EAB. Thanks for your report!

Wyatt Williams
July 8, 2024, 8:20 p.m.

Location

Dead on garage floor

Expert Reviewer

Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.

Invasive Species Specialist

Oregon Department of Forestry

Private Forests Division

2600 State St. Bldg. D

Salem, OR 97310-0340



Office: 503-945-7472

wyatt.williams@oregon.gov

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